#121 ·
Honestly, if you had actually bothered to read the previous page, this would be perfectly clear to you...
Yes, I am referring to a 1:2 ratio of Whey to Glucose.
Yes, I am referring to a 1:2 ratio of Whey to Glucose.
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Best protein powders for muscle gain?
Best protein powders for muscle gain?
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#122 ·
I went with whey and water today since I heard it digests faster—though, naturally, there was no Glucose available, so I just washed it down with some raisins.
I still feel like I'm going to throw up.
Is there a better way to take this, or maybe a different blend, so I can actually swallow it without feeling completely congested?
I still feel like I'm going to throw up.
Is there a better way to take this, or maybe a different blend, so I can actually swallow it without feeling completely congested?
#123 ·
If you take some whey and mix it with orange juice—specifically blood orange juice—you get a really fantastic flavor profile
#124 ·
Seriously, am I really going to take all this crap just because of one little teaspoon of Nesquik...
You guys have made this way more complicated than it needs to be.
Does it actually cause damage, or is it no big deal?
I just mix one scoop of isolate protein with water and a teaspoon of Nesquik—which, honestly, tastes pretty gross—but that guy who posted earlier said you definitely shouldn't be adding any juices or fruit to it. 🤷
You guys have made this way more complicated than it needs to be.
Does it actually cause damage, or is it no big deal?
I just mix one scoop of isolate protein with water and a teaspoon of Nesquik—which, honestly, tastes pretty gross—but that guy who posted earlier said you definitely shouldn't be adding any juices or fruit to it. 🤷
#125 ·
Taylor King7 said:I can't believe I'm dealing with this nonsense regarding how much stuff to mix in...
You people have made this unnecessarily complicated.
Does it actually matter, or am I overthinking it?
I just take one scoop of isolate protein with water and a spoonful of Nesquik—which, frankly, tastes terrible. That guy who posted earlier said you shouldn't be adding any juices or fruit to it at all.🤷
And where exactly are the carbohydrates in that shake?
#126 ·
uh... so, where can I actually pick up a protein shaker? 😁
edit: I mean, specifically. Which store do you guys know for sure carries them? I'm not looking for those "just go wherever they sell protein" answers. 😬
edit: I mean, specifically. Which store do you guys know for sure carries them? I'm not looking for those "just go wherever they sell protein" answers. 😬
#127 ·
Honestly, a shaker can really be just about any bottle you have lying around—if you take a quick look through your kitchen cabinets, you'll see plenty of options
#128 ·
You can pick up a shaker and some protein at places like CVS 😁, or maybe check out Helix or Nutrix if you need to—just give them a quick Google search if you aren't sure where they're located
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#129 ·
slytrucker47 said:Wait, where are the carbs in that shake?
I think he was just saying that so things wouldn't go south, but then on the flip side, he's telling me some people actually bake cookies with it... like, what's the point of that?
#130 ·
Hmm, I’m not entirely sure I follow what you're getting at here.......
It's quite simple: just whey, glucose, and water.......😉
It's quite simple: just whey, glucose, and water.......😉
#131 ·
Honestly, I don't even know what I'm talking about here
I’m definitely not an expert on all this stuff; I'm just repeating what the guy told me when I was buying it
Basically, they had a ton of different flavors—kiwi, strawberry, banana—and I asked if there was anything plain because I figured I’d get bored of one flavor and would rather just blend my own fruit into it. The guy straight up told me I couldn't, claiming it would turn acidic and ruin the whole thing
That's all I'm saying, though whether there's actually any logic to it, who knows 🙄
And yeah, look at me adding Nesquik to it too... total idiot move, clearly
Anyway, I've got another question, so feel free to laugh all you want
Can I use the caffeine-free version just for the taste,
Thanks for putting up with me
I’m definitely not an expert on all this stuff; I'm just repeating what the guy told me when I was buying it
Basically, they had a ton of different flavors—kiwi, strawberry, banana—and I asked if there was anything plain because I figured I’d get bored of one flavor and would rather just blend my own fruit into it. The guy straight up told me I couldn't, claiming it would turn acidic and ruin the whole thing
That's all I'm saying, though whether there's actually any logic to it, who knows 🙄
And yeah, look at me adding Nesquik to it too... total idiot move, clearly
Anyway, I've got another question, so feel free to laugh all you want
Can I use the caffeine-free version just for the taste,
Thanks for putting up with me
#132 ·
Taylor King7- I mean, it tastes like cappuccino, which I actually love. I usually stick to Optimum Nutrition.
Quick question:
I used to be a dancer for years, doing intense training maybe 3 or 4 times a week—toning, strength stuff, you know the drill.
I never touched a shake mixed with Glucose, and my muscles looked pretty toned.
So, is that post-workout combo actually necessary, or is it mostly just for those gym rats hitting the weights? (Not trying to start anything here🙂 )
I’m getting back into it now, training 3 times a week—sort of aerobics mixed with toning. I'm still trying to lose weight, too, got a few more pounds to drop, so I'm wondering... do I really need to chug Whey plus Glucose after my sessions?
I haven't done that before, and I'm a bit worried about how it'll hit me if I suddenly add it to my diet (might end up gaining weight from all that afternoon Glucose...).
Anyway, please don't roast me🙂 I'm genuinely curious if you can skip it. I'm not an expert, and I want to know if drinking Whey without Glucose is fine (since I already do that on and off)
Thanks!
Quick question:
I used to be a dancer for years, doing intense training maybe 3 or 4 times a week—toning, strength stuff, you know the drill.
I never touched a shake mixed with Glucose, and my muscles looked pretty toned.
So, is that post-workout combo actually necessary, or is it mostly just for those gym rats hitting the weights? (Not trying to start anything here🙂 )
I’m getting back into it now, training 3 times a week—sort of aerobics mixed with toning. I'm still trying to lose weight, too, got a few more pounds to drop, so I'm wondering... do I really need to chug Whey plus Glucose after my sessions?
I haven't done that before, and I'm a bit worried about how it'll hit me if I suddenly add it to my diet (might end up gaining weight from all that afternoon Glucose...).
Anyway, please don't roast me🙂 I'm genuinely curious if you can skip it. I'm not an expert, and I want to know if drinking Whey without Glucose is fine (since I already do that on and off)
Thanks!
#133 ·
You can totally get by without it; honestly, that stuff is mostly intended for people who are hitting the gym pretty hard 🙂
#134 ·
dustyotter11 said:Taylor King7—well, it has a decent cappuccino flavor; I personally find it great. I usually stick with Weider.
I have a question:
I spent years dancing, and we used to have intense training sessions three to four times a week involving toning, strength work, and so on.
I never used a shake combined with glucose, yet I always had well-defined muscles.
I am wondering if taking this after a workout is actually necessary, or if that mostly applies to people doing heavy lifting in a gym? (I don't mean to discriminate🙂 )
I am starting back up again with training three times a week (something like aerobics plus toning exercises), and I am still in the process of losing weight—I have a few more pounds to drop. So, I want to know: is it essential for me to drink whey plus glucose after my workouts?
I haven't consumed it like this before, and I am unsure how it will affect me if I suddenly introduce it into my diet (I'm worried about gaining weight from the glucose in the afternoon...)
So, please don't attack me🙂 I am genuinely curious if it can be skipped, as I am not an expert. Is it possible to drink whey without adding glucose? (I usually just sip it occasionally)
Thanks!
Ha, there is no point in drinking whey without glucose. You aren't going to get fat from the amount of glucose required post-workout, even if you wanted to.😉
Taylor King7 said:Well, I don't really know what I'm talking about either,
since I am not very knowledgeable about all of this; I am just repeating what I was told when I went shopping.
The thing is, there were so many different flavors (kiwi, strawberry, banana), and I asked if there was anything without those additives because I was afraid one flavor would get boring and I'd rather just blend my own fruit into it. The clerk told me I shouldn't, claiming it would turn acidic and wouldn't be good.
That's what I meant, though whether it makes sense, I honestly don't know.🙄
See, I even used to add Nesquik to it; I look like a complete moron.
Now I will ask another question, so feel free to laugh at me as much as you like:
Can I use the decaf version just for the taste?
Thanks for being patient.
Honestly, some of the people selling this stuff don't have a clue; they just want to make a sale.
Hahaha, it isn't going to turn sour if you just mix it and drink it immediately.
#135 ·
I finally figured out the ultimate hack for mixing protein without ending up with those annoying little clumps.
First, toss your powder into a shaker or glass and add just a tiny splash of milk. Mix that thoroughly until all the liquid is absorbed. Then, add another little bit of milk and keep stirring until you’ve basically created a smooth, thick paste. Once you have that consistency, start adding the rest of your milk bit by bit, stirring as you go. By turning it into a paste first, you guarantee a perfectly smooth shake every single time, totally clump-free.
First, toss your powder into a shaker or glass and add just a tiny splash of milk. Mix that thoroughly until all the liquid is absorbed. Then, add another little bit of milk and keep stirring until you’ve basically created a smooth, thick paste. Once you have that consistency, start adding the rest of your milk bit by bit, stirring as you go. By turning it into a paste first, you guarantee a perfectly smooth shake every single time, totally clump-free.
#136 ·
stormyheron4 said:I finally figured out my own little trick for mixing protein without getting those annoying clumps.
So, first, I just pour the protein powder into a glass, and then I add just a tiny splash of milk. I stir it really well until all the milk is absorbed... then I add another little bit of milk and stir again. I just keep doing that over and over until it turns into this smooth, thick paste, kind of like dough. Once I have that paste, I start adding more milk bit by bit, stirring as I go, until it turns into a thick liquid. By then, you can add the rest of the milk without any chance of those gross little lumps forming!
There's also a Plan B—just buy a shaker bottle. 😁
-briskjackal5
#137 ·
briskjackal5 said:There's always a Plan B—just buy a shaker. 😁
-briskjackal5
It tastes way better this way and doesn't get all foamy.
#138 ·
stormyheron4 said:It’s way thicker for me this way, and it doesn't foam up as much.
Personally, I find that when I mix Incospor with milk (and leave out the glucose), it doesn't get all foamy either.
To make sure my post-workout shake actually settles down, I usually just whip it up before I head to the gym and carry it with me.
-briskjackal5
#139 ·
slytrucker47;15965011 said:There’s no point drinking whey without some glucose. You can't really bulk up from just the amount of glucose you take after training if that's all you're doing]😉
So you mean there's no point in drinking whey without glucose at all, or just specifically after a workout?
I guess I sometimes just grab it when I'm running low on time or don't have anything else for a snack...
And what if my workout isn't even intense enough and I end up just getting fat off the glucose anyway?😁
But I gotta drink it, damn it.🙂
#140 ·
dustyotter11;15969173 said:slytrucker47 said:It’s honestly pointless to bother with whey if you aren't pairing it with glucose. You can't expect to hit those mass gains you're aiming for unless you're hitting that necessary glucose threshold immediately following your workout.😉
"I think you're mistaken. Does it really make sense to take whey without any Glucose, or strictly only after a workout?"
I sometimes find myself drinking it when I'm running behind schedule or simply don't have anything else on hand for a snack.
What happens if my training isn't intense enough and I end up gaining fat from glucose instead?😁
I suppose I have no choice but to ask, damn it.🙂
Post-workout.
If you're hitting your protein targets during your main meals, there's really no need for a snack.
Regarding your training, listen—you’re the only one who can decide if the intensity is actually sufficient. How exactly does your workout routine look?
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